ABOUT ELLA
- From Tiffin, OH
- Member of the Class of 2028
- Majoring in digital media production
- Tour Guide
- Member of film club and ski club
A piece of advice I would give is: talk to people in your classes! There are so many people from all different backgrounds attending Kent and everyone's experience is unique.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AS A STUDENT AT KENT STATE!
I am a Digital Media Production major and Drawing minor. My personal experience here at Kent State has been amazing. I have met so many people through campus events and by being part of clubs and organizations. These are people I could see being part of the rest of my life. In addition to being a tour guide, I'm part of a film club where we watch and discuss a different movie each week.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE KENT STATE?
Kent State has been a part of my life for years because my mom, who is an alumna, would tell me about her time here. My family is also friends with a previous professor who loved working at Kent. This made me want to tour the campus to see what was so special about this university. I remember looking at my dad after my tour and saying, "this is where I'm going to college."
WHEN DID KENT STATE START TO FEEL LIKE HOME?
Kent State felt like home when I found my friends. The best way to find your community is to participate in campus events and join clubs and organizations, which is how I met my friends. Another way is just to talk to people in your class.
WHAT'S A COOL LEARNING EXPERIENCE YOU'VE HAD?
During my first year, I joined the ski club, and every year, the club travels to a cool place. Last year, I was able to travel to Copper Mountain and ski in Colorado.
WHO HAS MADE YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE SPECIAL?
The Provost of the University, Melody Tankersley, has made my experience special. I got the chance to meet her after my tour, and we instantly clicked. I love having dinner with her outside of classes and work.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY?
My favorite memory from my time is when I went to a birthday dinner for my friend just off campus.
At one of our Future Flash Day events, I talked to a student who said that taking a tour during the event helped him change his perspective on Kent, which was such an amazing thing to hear.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS, POST-GRADUATION?
My ultimate career goal is to be able to work in an art department in the film industry. I would also love to be a script writer for film. Kent State has helped guide me down the path to what I want to do as a career. My major teaches me every aspect of filmmaking, from directing and script writing to editing in post-production. By adding an art minor, I expanded my knowledge of filmmaking.
WHY SHOULD OTHER STUDENTS CHOOSE KENT STATE?
You should choose Kent State because of the opportunities both on- and off-campus. On campus, you can participate in leadership programs and events. Outside of campus, students can study abroad and do internships.